Xólotl

Xólotl is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Axólotl in the constellation of Cetus. Suggested by the country of Mexico, it follows the name theme Nahuatl language names of animals of Mexico associated with Aztec mythology.

Etymology and History

Xólotl means animal in the native Nahuatl language and was an Aztec deity associated with the evening star (Venus).

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN in the 20xx NameExoWorlds Campaign (NEWC).

Weblinks

• Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

• References (general)